Title
Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance and Technical Support - EXC 21-032-Amendment (Ordinance S-50765)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contract 154709 with NicheVision Forensics, LLC for the purchase of DNA Analysis software upgrades, maintenance and technical support for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $68,770.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide FaSTR DNA Analysis Software and give the Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau the ability to remain operational, allowing the Forensic DNA section of the Police Department's Crime Laboratory to operate efficiently and adhere to federal standards in the analysis of DNA profiles. It allows for upgrades to be covered in order to have access to the latest version of the software programs and continued support from the vendor. The information generated from the use of this software is used by both law enforcement and by courts of law for criminal investigations. The software interfaces with the probabilistic genotyping software (STRmix) allowing the software programs to operate together more efficiently and seamlessly, enabling the DNA section to provide increased customer service to the criminal justice system and offering a greater ability to interpret DNA profiles generated from items of evidence.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on May 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $68,770 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $617,975. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Forensic DNA Analysis, Software Upgrades and Technical Support Contract 154709 (Ordinance S-47623) on June 2, 2021.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.